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PAGE 6 THE DAILY NEBRASKAN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1970 I t I 1 . -a Right On, Reichenberg! The student who was denied admission to Chadron State College because of his long hair, sideburns and moustache uses Adolph Hitler and Mark Twain to defend his position. Robert Reichenberg Jr., 24, of Chadron, says Hitler would have been able to attend Chadron, but Twain would not. On Monday, Jan. 19, Reichenberg and other students were denied ad mission to the college because of their outward appearance. The Nebraska Civil Liberties Union (NCLU) came to the assistance of Reichlenberg that afternoon and sought court action against the school. U.S. District Judge Robert Van Pelt in a temporary decision Jan. 24 said Reichenberg will be allowed to attend classes at Chadron without registering until his lawsuit is heard in Federal District Court Feb. 9. Van Pelt suggested the college may want to alter the code before the case comes up. The college has a code which states: "Male students will wear their hair short enough that eyebrows, ears and collars are in full view. Sideburns will be no longer than the earlobe and moustaches will be trimmed even with the mouth." , Reichenberg was refused admission because his moustache extended slightly beyond the edges of his mouth, sideburns slightly below the earlobe and hair reached the coat collar. Rev. Charles Stephen, president of the NCLU, com mented that unless a student's hair interrupts the educational process, students still have the right of self-expression. Rules at other Nebraska colleges are not so stringent. At 'Wayne State College, Dean of Students Don M e r r i m a n indicated that . beards and long hair exist, but no one is especially concerned about them. Wallace M. Rudolph, professor of law at NU, estimated that he would lose a third of his freshman if the code were in effect. Nancy hits big time; Hardin weds Rogers The daughter of Secretary of Agriculture and former NU Chancellor Clifford Hardin was married Saturday to Douglas Langston Rogers, son of the U.S. Secretary of State William P. Rogers. Nancy Ann Hardin and Rogers said their vows in the historic National Presbyterian Church on Nebraska Avenue in Washington D.C. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Edward L. R. Elson, pastor of the church and chaplain of the U.S. Senate. This is the first time in history that children of two in cumbent cabinet members have been married. The Hardins were long time Nebraska residents and several prominent Nebraskans attend ed. These included University C3 WDftD0(oLafi8 7l? (330Od k3DGpGpE? February 5 and 6 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sheldon Art Gallery February 8 7:30 p.m. Unitarian Church 6300 A Street Admission 75c Sponsored by the Moratorium Committee of Nebraska Regent Dr. B. N. Greenberg, Dr. Cecil Wittson, President of the NU Medical College and Mrs. Wittson. President Richard M. Nixon was also in attendance before leaving for his Camp David retreat. A reception following the ceremony was held in the Anderson House, national Headquarters of the Society of the Cincinnati. The Society was founded by American Army officers during the Revolu tionary War and George Washington served as its president for 16 years. Nebraska Confers Degrees Graduating the largest mid year class in history, the University of Nebraska con ferred 850 degrees and cer t i f i c a t e s at Pershing Auditorium Saturday. The University also presented the Nebraska Builder Award, its highest non academic honor, to J. J. Isaacson, retired executive director of the Ak-Sar-Ben civic group. Among those receiving high academic honors was Linda Kay Zech of Douglas, Neb., who earned two degrees with high distinction. Thirty-four senior men were awarded Reserve Officer commissions at the commencement. or Your Convenience hop Tonight And Thursday Might Until 9:00 p.m. For: NEW AND USED TEXTS OUTLINES COMPLETE LINE OF PAPERBACKS AND BEST SELLERS SUPPLIES -Art -Engineering -Genera! Shop now while what you need is still in stock. Don't wait! NEBRASKA